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New to non-woven flexible pads. Advice needed. The current application is to remove paint from wood and finish using the pads. I have done a bit of research and there are quite a few makes of pad out there. Ideally I would like to buy a make that has an assortment of grits. a) What make of pad...

Your advice on Cobalt Drills. There's a lot of makes to choose from. New to the Cobalt drill bit. I'm a DIY person so only to use occasionally for home use. I would be looking for a small 'set' of drills--drills that would last and hopefully be of good quality. Can you recommend a trusted...

Completely new to 'Boiled Linseed Oil' as yet to use. Done a bit of research--a few questions so your knowledge welcome. The job in question is to renovate saw handles. a) Which company do you think makes the best BLO? b) What type of protective gloves to wear--the thin cheap disposable type...

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Many thanks for all your replies--much appreciated.

I want to drill a few small holes in a steel hand saw using an electric hand drill. I have done some research and the drill bit to get for steel would be a carbide bit. From what I have read carbide drill bits should not be used in a hand drill. Is that so? What drill bit would you recommend and...

I have a couple of tenon saws that I need to take the handles off--to clean up and de-rust the blade and clean the handle. Each handle is held onto the blade with 3 male and female screws The problem is the screw will turn (with great difficulty after applying WD40). See attachment. The 3rd...

deema------Many thanks for posting your knowledge to my question--Brilliant!

I have some small handsaws--rusty--tenon size saws. All with wooden handles. I am about to try soaking them in a mixture of white vinegar and baking powder to hopefully remove the rust. My questions are: a) Do I remove the wooden handles where possible to avoid ruining the wood in the soak? One...

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Thanks everybody for your knowledge---very useful info. Much appreciated. Anybody use Moor & Wright (British Made) digital calipers? If so your thoughts on them?

How accurate are digital calipers? Cheap vs expensive? Those of you who use them frequently and need an accurate reading which make would you use? Do not buy cheap ones? Your advice welcome.

Many thanks everybody for your knowledge to my questions--much appreciated.

Those of you who do inlay work-eg: mother of pearl / wood / metal / plastic etc. ls it false economy to buy cheap jewellers saw blades? Where to buy quality saw blades? Best make of saw blade? Are cheap jewellers saw frames worth buying? What is the best throat size of frame for cutting the...

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Thanks for the replies. Bought a can of spay GT85--seems to work well.

I am about to buy: Tungsten Carbide Steel Double Cut Rotary Burrs. Have you used them? I need them mainly for brass. I want to buy quality burrs--one's which hopefully will last awhile. Avoid the cheap ones as sold on ebay / Amazon? Do they last? Or go for a quality reputable make? UK. Many...

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I read that locksmiths use: 'Aspecs Dry Lube'. I searched the web for a retailer--nothing. Anybody know where to obtain? Have you used any other spray can of dry lube with PTFE on your door locks with success?